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College Basketball Player Derin Saran Transfers to UC Irvine
Saran returns to Irvine after one season at Stanford
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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Derin Saran, a 6-foot-4 guard, is transferring from Stanford University to UC Irvine, where he previously played his freshman season in 2023. Saran was limited to just 5 games last season at Stanford due to a lower body injury.
Why it matters
Saran's transfer back to UC Irvine represents a return to the program where he had his most productive college basketball season so far. The move could help Saran regain his form and playing time after an injury-plagued 2024 campaign at Stanford.
The details
Saran averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game during his freshman season at UC Irvine in 2023 before transferring to Stanford ahead of the 2024 season. However, he was limited to just 5 games with the Cardinals last season due to a lower body injury.
- Saran played his freshman season at UC Irvine in 2023.
- Saran transferred to Stanford ahead of the 2024 season.
- Saran was limited to 5 games at Stanford in the 2024 season due to injury.
The players
Derin Saran
A 6-foot-4 guard who previously played at UC Irvine and is now transferring back to the program after one season at Stanford.
UC Irvine
The college basketball program that Derin Saran is transferring back to after spending one season at Stanford.
Stanford University
The college basketball program that Derin Saran played for in the 2024 season before deciding to transfer back to UC Irvine.
What they’re saying
“Saran will return to UC Irvine where he spent he averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 31 games during his freshman season in 2023 prior to transferring to Stanford ahead of the 2024 campaign.”
— Jon Rothstein, CBS Sports Reporter (CBS Sports)
The takeaway
Derin Saran's transfer back to UC Irvine represents an opportunity for the player to regain his form and playing time after an injury-plagued season at Stanford. The move back to the program where he had his most productive college basketball season so far could help Saran bounce back and make an impact for the Anteaters.
